Sad-iron.



No. 674,504. Patented May 2|, I90].

T. F. HAGERTY.

SAD IRON.

(Application filed May 3, 1900.) -(No Model.)

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THOMAS F. HAGERTY, OF SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA.

SAD-IRON.

SPECIFICATION forming part of Letters Patent No. 674,504, dated May 21, 1901.

Application filed May 3, 1900.

To all whom it may concern:

Be it known that I, THOMAS F. HAGERTY, a citizen of the United States, residing at San Francisco, in the county of San Francisco and State of California, have invented certain new and useful Improvements in Sad-Irons, of which the following is a specification.

Myinvention relates to improvements in sad-irons, and has special reference to a sadiron which is heated by placing the same upon the burner of a gas pipe or fixture; and one object of my invention is the'provision of a novel handle therefor and means to conduct the flame evenly to the body of the iron.

Another object of my invention is the provision of a very simple, durable, and cheap sad-iron which is useful and practical.

To attain the desired objects, the invention consists of an iron embodying novel features of construction and arrangement of parts, substantially as disclosed herein.

In the drawings, Figure 1 is a perspective view of my sad-iron. Fig. 2 is a vertical central sectional view thereof, and Fig. 3 is a detail sectional view of the top casting and handle.

Referring by letter to the drawings, Adesignates the body of the iron, which is provided with the hollowed portion or cavity B and the serrated edges C. Fitting upon this iron-body is a cap D, which is provided with an opening E for the reception of a screw F,

which engages the lug G, formed upon the iron-body A in the cavity thereof, and to prevent the cap from turning I form the lips or flanges H,which fit upon the inner sides of the irons cavity. Formed integral with this cap and extending upward therefrom is the'curved stem J, formed with the curved passage K, in whose upper end or mouth is adapted to fit the burner of a gas-fixture, and to insure the complete combustion of the gas I form the airopenings L in the stem, whose inner end conducts the gas and air to the center of the iron. Here the gas and air are thoroughly mixed, and as the mixture passes through the serrations a blue flame is produced, as there is a fcomplete combustion thereof.

Serial No. 15,336. (No model.)

7 By reason of the serrations the jets of flame are evenly spread around the periphery of the ironing surface. Formed integral with the cap, at the rear end thereof, and also extending upward is the post M, between which and the stem is supported the rectangular bridge N, upon which slides the grooved or slotted wooden handle 0, which is held securely in place by means of a pin P, and also has the closed end, so that the handle is secured more firmly in place and protects the hand of the user from burning by contacting the upper portion of the stem or arm M.

From this description, taken in connection with the drawings, it is evident that I provide an iron which is easily and quickly heated -by placing the mouth of the hollow stem over a gas-flame and which can be easily operated without in any way injuring the hands of the operator.

It is evident that I produce a perfect iron at a greatly-reduced cost and that by reason of the curved air and gas directing channel the mixture is directed to the center of the iron, where it is evenly distributed, and also, by reason of the means for securing the cappiece to the base-piece,asimple and durable iron is produced.

I claim In a gas-heating sad-iron to be placed invertedly upon a gas-jet, the combination of a hollow base-piece provided with serrations upon its upper edge, a cap-piece having two stems or arms, one of which is provided with a curved channel leading to the center of the base-piece, a bridge-piece carrying a handle and connecting said stems, a screw to hold the cap to the base-piece, and depending lugs carried by the cap to engage the inner sides of the base to prevent the cap from turning.

In testimony whereof I affix my signature in presence of two witnesses.

THOMAS F. HAGERTY.

- Witnesses:

DAVID P. MOORE, WM. 0. DASHI-ELL. 

